Port Coquitlam pedestrian dies after being hit at crosswalk

An 88-year-old Port Coquitlam man has died after being hit in a crosswalk on Tuesday night.

Coquitlam RCMP said the elderly man was in the marked crosswalk at Coast Meridian and Coquitlam Avenue at about 8 p.m. when he was struck. He was taken to hospital but died as a result of his injuries.

Police say the 22-year-old driver of the car, also a resident of Port Coquitlam, is co-operating fully with police.

"At this time it doesn't look like alcohol or drugs were a factor but road conditions were awful that night," said Constable Kristina Biro, media relations officer. "Even though it's now daylight savings time we're still in rainy winter weather and visibility is a challenge. Pedestrians and drivers have to pay attention and watch out for each other so no more families have to deal with senseless tragedies like this."

Police are asking for anyone who has information or witnessed this incident to contact Cst Halewood or Cst Schell of Coquitlam RCMP Traffic Services at 604-945-1550. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers by phone 1-800-222-8477(TIPS) or online at www.solvecrime.ca.

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